All Hail King Julien Netflix #StreamTeam Giveaway
I love the Madagascar movies and characters. At this very moment, I have “I like to move it, move it” going through my head. Thankfully, there’s a lot more fun to be had because starting Dec. 19, the first five episodes of All Hail King Julien, a totally original, totally hilarious and totally insane new […]
St. Nicholas Day: What it is and why I love it
St. Nicholas Day is December 6, a day to honor the kind and generous man who was Christian bishop who provided for the poor and sick in his homeland of what is now Turkey. He is the basis for the popular character of Santa Claus. He is believed to have died on December 6, hence […]
5 Life lessons I learned from failing at NaBloPoMo
At the start of November, I announced I was participating in National Blog Posting Month, also known as NaBloPoMo, in which bloggers post daily for the month of November. In the days leading up to the start of the month, I was hesitant. I wasn’t sure it was a good fit with my schedul e, […]
Fun facts about TV Christmas specials
Frosty the Snowman airs on CBS tonight, and just like the television holiday special season is in full swing. You can find a listing of shows here. See how well you know Frosty, the Grinch and other seasonal stars who have been bringing the holiday spirit to us through our TVs for generations with these […]
Why I’m grateful for friends, including my daughter’s friends #StreamTeam
Motherhood is full of surprises. I know, that’s both obvious and an understatement. My favorite maternal surprises are the ones that bring me unexpected joy. I didn’t anticipate how much I would enjoy watching my daughter make friends. And while I knew that I’d always be grateful for friends who were mine, I find myself […]
Real Simple has lost the simple
I have loved Real Simple for a long time. I first started reading it when I was in law school, and have been pretty devoted for more than a decade. I noticed that I wasn’t loving it as much as I used to, but thought that maybe the issue was with me. But maybe it […]
Fun video and facts about the Rockettes
The Rockettes and their Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall are a big part of the holidays in New York City. Did you know that they also have a two touring companies, one of which performed in Chicago a few years ago. This year they are performing in Omaha, Houston, and Nashville. My family […]
Closed on Thanksgiving: Why Chef Michael Symon gets it right
I don’t love the idea of shopping on Thanksgiving. I’m not shopping, and that’s my choice. So why do I care if stores are open or closed on THanksgiving? I think I care because I feel badly for the people that have to work so that people can shop. In this uber-connected world where we […]
This Thanksgiving, No Kid Hungry needs your help filling the plate for hungry kids
I’m excited to head home to Ohio for Thanksgiving, and my mom has allowed me to be in charge of the mashed potatoes. I have my masher out, ready to be packed, and I’m debating just how to fancy them up for our feast. The feast features my great-grandmother’s stuffing recipe, turkey and lots of […]
11 Funny Thanksgiving quotes to tickle your wishbone
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family and gratitude for both. There can be a lot of pressure, though, to get things just right can make it harder to see the humor Here are some very funny Thanksgiving quotes to help you maintain your humorous perspective on the holiday and keeping you giggling while you […]